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Steve T. Vu, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Address:
Inland Empire, California, 91701
GPS:
42.3738, -87.944
Telephone:
(714) 899-7889235
Email:
Roxanne@creativeadprint.com
Web:
http://www.stevevumd.com
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Testimonials

Testi "Dear Dr. Vu:

Thank you so much for my procedure! I absolutely love it. I can't wait till I go back to school and the summer to show off what you did for me.

What you did for me helped my physical appearance and also helped me mentally. Now I feel so much more confident….You may hear this all the time, but you can make people feel so good. I am really glad you were my doctor for this.

I really love the results and can't wait till I can start working out! I knew going into this I wouldn't change 'me,' but I do feel different and I love it! Thank you.

Testi About Choosing Dr. Steve Vu

"He educates you….gives you detailed information. It's warm and comfortable with him."

"I love Tammy (patient care representative). She's like a buddy."

Recovery

"I had my procedure on Thursday and was back to work and taking care of my daughter on Monday. It was a little bit painful at first—then nothing. No complications."

Results

"I'm so pleased with the results—they're so realistic. To people who know me, I do look like I have more, but it's very natural."

Note: Her experience was so good that she's recommended Dr. Vu to her sister, her boss and her coworkers. They've all had the surgery.

Testi About Choosing Dr. Steve Vu

"The more informed you are, the less apprehensive you are, and Dr. Vu explained exactly what would happen."

"He has such a considerate manner. He asked what my expectations were, and he really listened. He worked with me to get the best results, but he's honest: he told me that I wouldn't look like an 18-year-old!"

"He offered to explain everything to my husband, which turned out to be very helpful."

Recovery

"Aftercare was excellent: I had 24-hour nursing care in my home at the beginning, and my healing went well—I hadn't known what to expect. The pain pump they supplied kept me pain-free for the first 5 days. It just numbed the pain—I wasn't sleepy."

"Both Dr. Vu and Tammy called me after the surgery to see how I was. Dr. Vu even met me at his office one Sunday morning to examine and reassure me when I had a question during my recovery."

Results

"Far better than I had expected. I went from 4 lbs of excess abdominal skin to flat abs. I looked great after 3 months, and even better after 6 months."

"I just feel better about myself."

"This has built my self-esteem enormously—I'm more self-assured. I'm trying more things now that I wouldn't have otherwise."

"It was like a miracle. It changed my life."

Testi About Choosing Dr. Steve Vu

"I did lots of research, then I consulted with six or seven doctors. I first checked whether there were any malpractice suits against them, whether they were board-certified, and so on. I found out that some of them weren't even certified in plastic surgery—they had other specialties. Dr. Vu met all the criteria, plus some, such as recent training in the latest techniques."

"When you get down to it, it's about 'bedside manner.' The way he explains things to you gives you comfort. He explains everything thoroughly, but he's not condescending."

"He sets expectations where they should be, and your health and recovery are his number-one considerations. He said he wouldn't give me a tummy tuck until I'd lost 20 lbs and not smoked for 30 days, because the results wouldn't be what I wanted and needed. Other surgeons were ready to operate right away."

"I'd trust him with my life. I highly recommend him to my friends. The nurses and Tammy are great, too."

Cost

"There are no hidden costs. Dr. Vu has his own clinic, his own nurses and anesthesiologist. Some other doctors quoted their surgical fees to me, then there were all these add-ons such as outside clinic time rental, etc."

Recovery

"I was very pleased with my aftercare and recovery. With the pain control pump I used for five days, I had no pain at all, yet I wasn't 'drugged.'"

"I had my tummy tuck on a Friday, and I was back to work the following Wednesday."

"I had my breast reduction on Friday, and I was back to work on Tuesday."

Results

"My results were everything I wanted, even more..."

"The whole experience was great."

Testi About Choosing Dr. Steve Vu

"My primary physician recommended him, after I'd had consultations with five other plastic surgeons over a period of three years."

"I wasn't convinced that the other doctors were right for me. I just didn't like the "look" I saw at their offices, but I liked what I saw at Dr. Vu's. Other doctors wanted to do additional procedures I didn't think were necessary (extra implants in my face, unnecessary liposuction in my face, etc.). Dr. Vu really knows what he's doing on the face…"

"You need to trust the people you're working with, which I did in Dr. Vu's clinic."

"Other medical professionals—like the nurses—want him if they get work done. That's high praise."

"Dr. Vu is friendly, like being with your brother, easy to talk to. There's great ease of communication with him."

Recovery

"After 4 weeks, I was totally comfortable and could go back to work."

Results

"I still look like myself…natural, but better…"

"I get an amazing number of compliments. People mostly tell me I look refreshed, radiant, rested… But one woman said to me, 'You used to be pretty, but now you're just drop-dead gorgeous!'"

Unexpected Results

"After my surgery, I cleaned up my act a lot—stopped smoking and cut out caffeine, for example—because I had a new perspective on my health and general well-being."

"In other words, my surgery became a catalyst to do other good things for myself."

Testi "I'm so pleased with my results—I'd repeat my experience in a heartbeat! When you decide to have plastic surgery, you want a doctor who'll go for the best aesthetic result, but also the most realistic one. Dr. Vu is phenomenal that way, and he makes you feel so comfortable. He takes you under his wing and explains everything so clearly. I recommend Dr. Vu very highly to my friends."

Testi "Dr. Vu,

I was so tired of looking tired. My granddaughter was asking why I frowned all the time. Even my mother, whom I don't get to see very often, told me I should go away, take a vacation, get a rest. Several months later (after a procedure by Dr. Vu), I visited my mom again. When she saw me, she was thrilled with how I looked. She was so happy that I'd taken her advice about the "vacation." She still is!

I wasn't interested in looking like I was in my twenties again. I just wanted to look rested and relaxed. You know, when you look like you feel good, people around you feel better, too, and life is just more upbeat!"

Testi "My sister and I both were very happy and satisfied with our procedures and with the whole atmosphere at the clinic. They were so open and friendly, and always answered any questions I had.

I did a lot of research before going to Dr. Vu, checking his credentials out thoroughly, but I was even more impressed with him in person. He's totally ethical—won't do anything that he thinks isn't right for you or not in proportion to your body. Some other doctors were ready to do any surgery I could pay for.

Dr. Vu really seemed to care about me and about getting the best possible results. I had no problems in recovery, just a little pain the first week, yet they wanted to be sure I came for checkups and that everything was going well."


Qualifications

Meet Dr. Steve T. Vu

Steve Vu, M.D., F.A.C.S. meets the highest standards for plastic surgeons practicing today. He is
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Committed to patients' health and well-being

Dr. Steve Vu is a board-certified plastic surgeon whose practices in Huntington Beach and Corona, California are attracting patients who value his remarkable gifts as a surgeon, his integrity, and his involvement in the patient's entire experience in his clinic.

Personal attention is his hallmark. Plastic surgery is a big step, and Dr. Vu addresses all your concerns. He understands the value of communication in achieving your aesthetic goals.

He listens to your ideas to get an understanding of your needs and expectations. He speaks in easy-to-understand terms, explaining procedures in detail as you decide together what might be the most appropriate surgeries or treatments.

Dr. Vu believes that the more interaction with the patient, the more successful the procedure. He will be your exclusive physician during your time at the clinic, seeing that every detail is attended to. Above all, he wants your experience to be a safe and positive one.

Not all physicians performing plastic surgery today have had formal plastic surgical training. Before you consider any surgery at all, consider your doctor's credentials.

Dr. Steve Vu is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the organization dedicated to the highest standards of patient welfare and surgical excellence.

Surgeons with this certification have graduated from an accredited medical school and completed a combination of at least five years of general surgery and plastic surgery residence training, learning to perform surgical procedures on the entire body and face. They have also passed comprehensive oral and written exams to earn certification.

Board certification has qualified Dr. Vu for membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which encourages high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research in plastic surgery.

Only members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons may display the ASPS logo, the symbol of excellence in plastic surgery.


Certification

Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Medical licenses, states of California and Texas


Professional Society Memberships

Fellow:
American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Member:
California Medical Association
Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons
Orange County Medical Association


Education

B.S., Baylor University
M.D., University of Texas Medical School at Houston


Medical Training

General surgery, University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio
Plastic surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical School


Hospital Affiliations

Hoag Memorial Hospital, Newport Beach
Huntington Beach Hospital
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
Newport Beach Outpatient Surgery Center


Hobbies

Travel, cycling, snowboarding, boating


Other Activities

Judge, Mrs. California Beauty Pageant
Medical missionary trips, Vietnam and Guatemala

Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Enlargement
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reduction
  • Male Breast Reduction

Body Procedures

  • Body Contouring/Lift
  • Belt Lipectomy
  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Weight Loss Surgery

Face Procedures

  • BOTOX�
  • Brow Lift / Forehead Lift
  • Cheek / Chin Implants
  • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
  • Injectable Fillers
  • Lip Enhancement
  • Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
  • Skin Resurfacing
  • Wrinkle Reduction

Limb Procedures

  • Arm Lift / Thigh Lift
  • Hand Surgery
  • Spider Vein Injection

Skin Rejuvenation

  • BOTOX�
  • Chemical Peel
  • Dermabrasion
  • Injectable Fillers
  • Laser Resurfacing

Other Procedures

  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Scar Reduction
  • Soft Tissue Augmentation
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Vascular Lesion Laser Therapy